An age-gap romance with a multi-cultural twist, The Boy Toy by Nicola Marsh is a book that should come with some trigger warnings. A woman ready to give up on love discovers that age is truly just a number in this heartwarming and steamy new romantic comedy by USA Today bestselling author Nicola Marsh. For... Continue Reading →
Little Owl’s Bedtime by Debi Gliori & Illus. by Alison Brown
Are bedtime stories part of your nightly routine? My twins are six months old now, and we've tried bedtime stories off and on since they were born, but most reading has just happened whenever I manage to squeeze it in. Days with twins are long, but go by fast. However, we've finally started falling into... Continue Reading →
Love & Olives by Jenna Evans Welch
Family secrets, a search for Atlantis, and a budding romance pack the pages of Love and Olives by Jenna Evans Welch, the third book in her series of standalone YA romances. From the New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato comes a Mamma Mia–inspired tale about a teen girl finding romance while trying... Continue Reading →
Hello World! Planet Earth by Jill McDonald
As a new mom, I love exposing my babies to new and wonderful things every day -- but that's certainly a little more challenging this year, as we're mostly stuck at home. But that's the beauty of books -- they open up a whole universe of possibilities. We've recently been exploring the planet we call... Continue Reading →
Escape Reality with a Fantasy Coloring Book
How do you relax and unwind? 2020 has been a ... trying ... year, to say the least. One of my favorite relaxation activities has always been coloring, so when adult coloring books became a "thing" several years ago, I was delighted. (Before that, I also had no shame tackling a Disney princess coloring book,... Continue Reading →
Chasing Lucky by Jenn Bennett
Another delightful YA romance from Jenn Bennett! I have adored all of Jenn's YA romances to date, and Chasing Lucky was no exception. In this coming-of-age romance perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Sarah Dessen, scandal and romance collide when an ambitious teen returns to her hometown only to have her plans interrupted after falling... Continue Reading →
Bears & Boos by Shirley Parenteau & illus. by David Walker
Need a last-minute addition to your kiddos' Halloween reading list? We recently discovered Bears & Boos by Shirley Parenteau and illustrated by David Walker, and it is such a sweet addition to our spooky season book collection. This sweet story follows the bears, as they tear through the costume box to put together their Halloween... Continue Reading →
Love is Powerful by Heather Dean Brewer & illus. by LeUyen Pham
The 2020 election is fast approaching, and a lot of disenchanted voters feel like their voice doesn't matter. But IT DOES! This beautiful picture book is the perfect reminder that Love is Powerful, and even the smallest voices can be heard. It is inspired by the story of a real little girl who joined her... Continue Reading →
Some Dinosaurs Are Small by Charlotte Voake
Did you have a dinosaur phase growing up? I remember my brother loving them at one point when we were kids, but I think I didn't really hit my "dino phase" until the last few years. Now I dress my babies in as many dino things as I can, and we read all the dino... Continue Reading →
Will You Be My Friend? by Sam McBratney & illustrated by Anita Jeram
More than 25 years after the children's classic Guess How Much I Love You was released, a new sequel to the story of Little Nutbrown Hare is out now. Will You Be My Friend? is a very sweet follow-up about the beauty and magic of making a new friend. Guess How Much I Love You... Continue Reading →
